Registered Nurse Inpatient

Position: Registered Nurse Inpatient (2419)
Location: Prairieville

# Registered Nurse Inpatient (2419)
Prairieville, LA 70769## Description Registered Nurse – Inpatient Substance Abuse & Recovery
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* Location:

** Prairieville, LA
** Facility:
** RISE Community Hospital
** Job Type:
** Full-Time Nights
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* Reports To:

** Director of Nursing
** Pay:** $38-$44/h + Night and Weekend Differentials Make a Lasting Difference in Addiction Recovery Are you a compassionate, clinical nurse dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to sobriety and healing?
** RISE Community Hospital
** is a state-of-the-art community hospital in Prairieville, LA. Designed to bridge the gap between acute medical needs and sustainable recovery, our facility features a
** 3-bed Emergency Department
** and a
** 10-bed inpatient unit**. At the heart of our mission is the
** RISE Recovery Program**—providing vital medical clearance, withdrawal management, and stabilization for patients taking their first brave steps toward addiction recovery.

We are seeking a dedicated
** Substance Abuse Registered Nurse
** to join our founding clinical team.

What You’ll DoAs a
** Substance Abuse RN**, you will provide direct, specialized bedside care for individuals navigating addiction, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions:●
** Clinical Assessment & Monitoring:
** Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, track patient progress, and manage complex withdrawal symptoms (such as DTs, seizures, and tachycardia) using evidence-based protocols like CIWA.●
** Individualized Care & Treatment:
** Collaborate closely with physicians to develop tailored care plans, administer medications (oral, subcutaneous, IV), and provide effective pain management services.●
** Holistic Support & Advocacy:
** Conduct mental health screenings, offer compassionate emotional support, and educate patients and their families on post-treatment home care and long-term recovery resources.●
** Empathetic & Safe Environment:
** Monitor behavioral changes, utilize restraint protocols safely when necessary, and actively participate in multi-disciplinary discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions into rehabilitation.

Requirements●
** Licensure:
** Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.●
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* Certifications:

** Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.●
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* Education:

** Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Preferred Qualifications
● Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
● Current ACLS and/or PALS certifications.
● 2+ years of substance abuse/detox or critical care experience in a hospital or equivalent setting.

Why Join RISE?●
** Purpose-Driven Work:
** Provide hands-on, high-impact care for patients during one of the most critical transitions of their lives.●
** Supportive Community:
** Collaborate in a small-hospital, low-ratio setting where every team member’s voice is heard and valued.

Ready to empower patients on their path to recovery?
** Apply today to join the founding nursing team at RISE Community Hospital!*
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